Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

Only the mediocre are always at their best.

Only the mediocre are always at their best.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity.

The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity.

Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.

Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.

There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.

Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.